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Meaning of "Thespian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THESPIAN

Thespian  [ˈθɛspɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THESPIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thespian can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES THESPIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Thespian in the English dictionary

The first definition of Thespian in the dictionary is of or relating to Thespis. Other definition of Thespian is of or relating to drama and the theatre; dramatic. Thespian is also an actor or actress.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THESPIAN


Aesculapian
ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪən
apian
ˈeɪpɪən
campion
ˈkæmpɪən
Caspian
ˈkæspɪən
champion
ˈtʃæmpɪən
dupion
ˈdjuːpɪən
dystopian
dɪsˈtəʊpɪən
entropion
enˈtrəʊpɪən
Ethiopian
ˌiːθɪˈəʊpɪən
European
ˌjʊərəˈpɪən
Grampian
ˈɡræmpɪən
lampion
ˈlæmpɪən
Mississippian
ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpɪən
Olympian
əˈlɪmpɪən
Paralympian
ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪən
Philippian
fɪˈlɪpɪən
scorpion
ˈskɔːpɪən
synthespian
ˌsɪnˈθɛspɪən
Ulpian
ˈʌlpɪən
Utopian
juːˈtəʊpɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THESPIAN

Thesean
theses
Theseus
Thesiger
thesis
thesmothete
thesp
Thespis
Thess.
Thessalian
Thessalonian
Thessalonians
Thessalonica
Thessaly
theta
thete
Thetford Mines

WORDS THAT END LIKE THESPIAN

cacotopian
callithumpian
cornucopian
cyclopian
hippocrepian
intrafallopian
malapropian
marsupian
Messapian
nonutopian
pian
pornotopian
Salopian
salpian
subtopian
the Mississippian
Tupian

Synonyms and antonyms of Thespian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Thespian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THESPIAN

Find out the translation of Thespian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Thespian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Thespian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

戏剧
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

thespian
570 millions of speakers

English

Thespian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नाटकीय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسرحي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Thespian
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

thespian
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাটকের অভিনেতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

comédien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Thespian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mimin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

俳優
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비극
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thespian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thespian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थियिप्शियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tiyatrocu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tragediografo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Thespian
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Thespian
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Thespian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Θεσπιών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tragisch
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

thespian
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

thespian
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Thespian

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THESPIAN»

The term «Thespian» is regularly used and occupies the 71.528 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THESPIAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Thespian» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Thespian» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Thespian

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THESPIAN»

Discover the use of Thespian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Thespian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thespian Theology
Each simple, easy-to-perform skit comes with brief Thespian Theological Thoughts that explore the connection between the drama and the scripture text.
John A. Tenbrook, 2003
2
Hot Thespian Action!: Ten Premiere Plays from Walterdale ...
This collection commemorates Walterdale’s 50th anniversary andhighlights the social and artistic significance of amateur theatrepractice in Canada by drawing together significant plays by acclaimedand emerging Canadian playwrights, ...
Robin Whittaker, 2008
3
Roles of Authority: Thespian Biography and Celebrity in ...
In fact, the genre began in English in 1695, with the story of Matthew Coppinger, a little-known actor who wrote verses, engaged in pretty crime, and ended his life on the gallows.
Cheryl Wanko, 2003
4
The Mysteries of Clear Light, A Timeless Legacy, First Trilogy
These candid Teachings of the Ages, are a first in describing the dynamic role humanity is invited to play in the Cosmos. They also explain and prepare us for the global shift.
Thespian Michaels, Esmi Fernau, 2002
5
Bal Gandharva, the nonpareil thespian
Biography of an Indian stage actor, chiefly known for female impersonator, and singer.
Mohan Nadkarni, 1988
6
The Thespian: Life and Films of Dilip Kumar
Lovingly and film-by-film, this book traces Dilip Kumar's legendary career which started by pure chance when he was barely twenty-two and with no interest in films to speak of.
Urmila Lanba, 2002
7
Mudslingers: The Twenty-Five Dirtiest Political Campaigns of ...
Not only that, but this man is reliably reported to practice nepotism with his sister- in-law, he has a brother who is a known homo sapiens, and he has a sister who was once a thespian in wicked New York. Worst of all, it is an established fact ...
Kerwin C. Swint, 2008
8
The Thespian Preceptor, Or, A Full Display of the Scenic ...
Including Ample and Easy Instructions for Treading the Stage, Using Proper Action, Modulating the Voice, and Expressing the Several Dramatic Passions : Illustrated by Examples from Our Most Approved Ancient and Modern Dramatists .
‎1810
9
Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and ...
Hercules represents the epitome of the early-adolescent male hero — the enormously strong demigod who slays the dragon (actually the Thespian lion who attacked the flocks of Hercules's father), returns unscathed (and thus essentially ...
Bill Plotkin, 2010
10
Sherlock Holmes and the Eminent Thespian
Before the Prince of Wales could be crowned Edward VII, someone stole the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.
Val Andrews, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THESPIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Thespian is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Theater Camp let's Hamilton youth find their inner thespian
HAMILTON — A parent of a child between the ages of 5 and 14 can be pretty sure that one thing the child doesn't need is more "drama" in their lives, but what ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
Jurassic World Reenacted By Thespian Troupe Of Nigerian Dwarf …
A thespian group of Nigerian dwarf goats have re-enacted the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World in dramatic style. The ruminant mammals donned dinosaur ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
3
MSNBC's Thomas Roberts Gets Punked by English Thespian
On Friday MSNBC Live host Thomas Roberts was duped by a famous English actor pretending to be Sir Ian McKellan, another English actor famous for his role ... «Washington Free Beacon, Jun 15»
4
“It's huge!” Two schools in Kenosha selected to perform on national …
... schools in the country selected to perform in front of thousands of students and teachers from around the world at the Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. «fox6now.com, Jun 15»
5
Award-winning thespian Burke honoured
Award-winning thespian Burke honoured. By Lucy Hughes Jones: June 8, 2015, 5:20 pm. Share. Share. Award-winning thespian Burke honoured - Yahoo7. «Yahoo7 News, Jun 15»
6
Local thespian inspired, influenced many
Local thespian inspired, influenced many. By John Berger. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 17, 2015. ~~

Bill Ogilvie, director, teacher and stage and film actor, ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 15»

7
Help send Silver Creek theatre students to national Thespian Festival
Theatre students at Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg were invited to represent the state of Indiana at the national Thespian Festival. With a price tag of ... «WHAS 11.com, May 15»
8
Student falls into orchestra pit on live TV accepting acting award in …
There was more drama than expected at a thespian awards ceremony this week, as an honoree slipped off the stage and nearly crushed musicians in the ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
9
Noted thespian Marilyn Manson to play a hitman in indie crime drama
Fresh from the extremely dark experience of being punched in the face at a Canadian Denny's, shock rocker Marilyn Manson has landed another acting role. «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Apr 15»
10
#ThrowBackThursday: Ted Cruz, Bush supporter, thespian, closet …
But what you may not know is that Cruz was a thespian. That's right, ladies and gentlemen! During his first year at Harvard Law, Cruz was in a play. And not just ... «Raw Story, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Thespian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/thespian>. May 2024 ».
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